Colbert Thanks Gov. Cuomo for Reopening New York, Calls His Vaccinated Audience ‘Immortal’

RUSH EXCERPT:

COLBERT: “Give it up. Yes! I also want to give a shout out to the man whose office worked with us for months to get us back in the theater tonight. New York governor Andrew Cuomo. He’s not here tonight but he asked me to read this note — if you remember me for one thing this year, let it be bringing back “The late show”‘s audience, that’s it. Now, for those have you watching at home. Everyone in the audience tonight is fully vaccinated. They’re immortal! But being a member of my audience isn’t the only reason to get your shot, it’s just the best reason.”